About Us Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service protect our communities through a modern, professional, and resilient emergencyresponse. Our success relies on a reliable and fully compliant fleet of vehicles and specialist equipment. Our Workshops team maintains a fleet of around 170 vehicles, including frontline fire appliances, specialistresponseunits, andsupportvehicles.Operating in a fast‑paced and highly regulated environment, the team plays a vital role in ensuring operational readiness andsupportingthe Service’s fleet modernisation programme. About the Role We are seeking a proactive and experienced Workshops Manager to lead our workshop and fleet support functions. You will ensure all vehicles and equipment are safe, compliant, and ready for operational use. Key responsibilities include: Overseeing maintenance planning, defect management and vehicle availability Managing the introduction of new fleet assets Acting as the Service’s technical authority and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, DVSA standards, and industry best practice Supportingmaintenance strategy and fleet replacement initiatives Leading, motivating and developing a skilled multi‑disciplinary team Promoting safe working practices and a culture of continuous improvement Supportingfinancial stewardship through effective supplier management, stock control and value-for-money principles About you You will be an experienced fleet or engineering professional with: A strong background in workshop or technical team management within a regulated environment Solid technical knowledge and a clearunderstandingof statutory and compliance responsibilities The confidence to provide authoritative advice tosupportoperationaldecision‑making Proven leadership capability, with experience in team development and performance management Experience using digital fleet management systems and applying data to improve planning and reduce downtime Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills This is a key role within a modern Fire and Rescue Service and offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on operational readiness and public safety. For an informal discussion about the role please contact - Tony Hughes, Fire Service Fleet Manager – tony.hughes@oxfordshire.gov.uk Rewards and benefits Culture of flexible working Technology tosupportagile working where role permits 30 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupport Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9% Enhanced family friendly policies Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Great learning and development opportunities tosupportyour ongoing development. Ourcommitmentto: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all. Ourcommitmentto: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Ourcommitmentto: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Ourcommitmentto: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .